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Summer is winding down

We are officially down to less than a week before school starts here. And as a result, we are trying to make the most of that limited time. I feel so incredibly behind on many things: projects, emails, life in general…but don’t want to waste the end of summer, so those things will have to wait a little while longer.

There will be time to catch-up later. If I ever catch-up. This summer has been a doozy.

I did however, start cutting into my Pot Luck fat quarters (combined with the rest of my American Janehoard collection) to make some Dresden blocks. I figured I could take them with me and do the applique part on some car trips. Until I realized I had cut the background blocks 3″ too small. D’oh! Ahh, summer. The season when my brain officially turns to mush.

your dresdens look so pretty, love the bright colors! I know what you mean, school started back this week and other than being sleep deprived things are already getting back to normal here and it feels good!

Love those dresdens! You made me HAVE to order the latest fat quarter pack. My wallet thanks you. As for summer, it&#39;s sprinted by. Your photo reminds me of how surprised I was to see how low the lakes and reservoirs are out there. I hope you have a terrible winter with TONS of snow LOL!

I&#39;m sorry that I suckered you into buying that fabric. (Not really. You&#39;ll thank me.) <br /><br />Yes, the water is so low here this year!! Last winter was the pits because it was miserable and cold and yucky, but there was no point to it because there was so little snow accumulation. Lame winter. If it&#39;s going to be winter, let&#39;s just get some water out of it, at least.

Let me tell you…that first photograph in this post is gorgeous. Definitely one to be framed! … Quilting and emails will always be waiting… time with family is precious. Glad you are enjoying the last few days of your summer with the kids. And I love your Dresden fabrics too. Great colors and prints!<br /><br />

Love your Dresden&#39;s, they are so cute!!! Mine went back to school today. The wee ones left are taking a nap right now and it is oh so quiet. I should go down and get sewing on my QAL, but I am just taking one day to enjoy the peace and quiet and catching up on some emails. Good Times

Oh, I love American Jane! The prints are so perfect in a Dresden! And enjoy your last week of summer! We&#39;re going to stretch ours out well into September! Hopefully it will help the cold, dark winter pass that much more quickly

I love this shift of seasons. Your Dresden blocks are so cute! You know I am a big SK fan! I am excited to read in the comment above that she will be the featured quilter at Quilt in the Garden. I am now marking my calendar. I will take pics for you!!!

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